Convention Rules

1. All convention guests, staff, and attendees are subject to county, state, and federal laws. If you break any of said laws, you are at the mercy of the Osceola County Sheriff‚s Department. You must also obey all hotel rules. The hotel has the right to eject ANYONE who is not in compliance.
2. You must wear your badge at all times. "Wear" means on the front of your person above your waist. Don't get annoyed with staff who ask where your badge is; if you were wearing it where we could see it, we wouldn't have to ask.
3. All weapons must be peace-bonded at all times. This means you may NOT take it out for pictures. Swords must be tied into their sheaths, and guns must be holstered. Our staff is happy to assist you with peace-bonding. During the actual Costume Contest itself, your props may be un-bonded for judging and display purposes. Repeat violators will be ejected without a refund. No projectile weapons or silly string.
4. We hope you like our lovely new hotel. If we want to come back, everything must remain where we found it. So no breaking, stealing, or otherwise destroying hotel property. If you do, the hotel may charge you.
5. No sleeping in convention areas. This includes the overnight event rooms, viewing rooms, and the lobby. Violators will be woken in the most obnoxious way I can think of (and I am very creative.)
6. Do not sniff the sub-etheric resonator.
7. Keep all pathways, sidewalks, and doorways clear. Blocking things off makes the fire marshal very unhappy. Don't be "That Guy Who Gets Our Convention Cancelled."
8. No fighting, even play fighting. It's very easy for innocent bystanders to get the worst of it, or things to get broken accidentally.
9. All signs must be family appropriate. Final judgment as to “family appropriate” will be made by a Director.

Some Helpful Suggestions

1. Bathe every day. With soap and water. Deodorant too, please. Please.
2. No screaming, shouting, or running. We know a lot of you are excited˜we are too!˜but the Directors‚ nerves need to last the whole weekend.
3. If a staff member does ask you to do something, such as put your badge on or move out of the doorway, please don't give them a hard time. Contrary to popular belief, we're not here to be jerks; our job is to keep everyone safe, and anything we ask of our attendees is toward that purpose.
4. Please refrain from irritating your fellow audience members with your commentary on the videos being shown. You are not on the set of Mystery Science Theater 3000, so there's no need to act like it.